Caring For Rose Garden – Plants Galore Online

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Caring For Rose Garden
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Growing Information on Roses
When growing roses, its important to choose a
site receiving at least six hours of sun each
day. Rose bushes must also be located in
well-drained, fertile soil. Plant dormant roses
in early spring (or fall). Potted plants can be
planted any time between spring and fall, but
preferably spring.
Both bare root and potted rose bushes need to be
planted about 2 feet deep, with the hole large
enough to accommodate the roots. Backfill the
hole with soil, adding some well-rotted manure in
with it and water thoroughly.
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How to Take Care of Roses
Caring for rose bushes is important to their
overall health and vigor, especially when it
comes to watering. Roses require at least an inch
of water weekly throughout their growing season,
beginning in spring or following spring planting.
While overhead watering is suitable before the
onset of new growth, it is often better to water
these plants at the soil line using soaker hoses
or similar means.

• Fertilizer for roses should also be applied in
  spring, following the label instructions
  carefully. However, with the addition of
  well-rotted manure each spring, this is usually
  adequate. Mulching your rose bush will help
  retain moisture and may also offer some winter
  protection.

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How to Take Care of Roses

• Pruning is another aspect to consider when caring
  for rose bushes. This often takes place once leaf
  buds appear in spring. Make cuts about 1/4 inch
  above the bud eyes and prune out any twiggy or
  unhealthy branches.

• Buy bare root or potted roses. Once you've picked
  out the types of roses you want to plant, decide
  in what form you want to buy them. Bare roots are
  the roots of roses that are planted directly into
  the ground. You can also buy young roses that
  have already been planted in a small pot, and
  transplant them to the ground or another pot

• Gardening gloves. Protect yourself from thorns
  with a thick pair of gloves.

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How to Take Care of Roses

• Add mulch to the rose bed. Place mulch over the
  area where you planted the rose. If you planted a
  potted bush, place the mulch around the stem.
  This will keep the temperature consistent and
  protect the roses during the early stage of
  growth.

• Water them frequently in the summer. Roses need a
  lot of water to grow healthy. Don't let the soil
  dry out when you see it getting dusty give the
  roses a deep watering. For established plants,
  and depending on your region, you'll need to do
  this about once a week.

• Spray aphids and spider mites off with water.
  These mites are quite common among most of the
  rose varieties. Using water is the most effective
  way to get rid of these pests.

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